Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52038

The Gilson 52038 is a 1973 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The mower weighs 310 lbs (140 kg) and rides on 3.50x10 front tires and 4.00x12 rear tires. Attachments include a 25" Gilson mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. The original price was $420 in 1973.
Power5 hp
Founded25" deck
Model52038

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52038

Engine
ModelBriggs & Stratton 130902
Power5 hp (3.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement206 cc (12.57 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Dimensions
Weight310 lbs (140 kg)
Rear tire4.00x12
Front tire3.50x10
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1973
ManufacturerGilson
Original price$420 in 1973
Attachments
TypeGilson 1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck25"
Cutting width25 inches (63 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse